Why Are Dumbbells So Expensive?

Dumbbells are the most common type of weightlifting equipment used by people to build muscle. Dumbbells are used by athletes in gyms or at home to increase their strength and endurance.They are also the most expensive type of weightlifting equipment even while wholesaling dumbbells, you may find that their prices are expensive.

Considering their simple design, it may surprise you to see how expensive dumbbells can become.

There are many reasons why they are expensive, some of them being the cost of the materials,the cost it takes to shipping them, and the demand for them. 

Some of the main reasons why dumbbells are so expensive:

Material

Dumbells use a lot of raw materials in their manufacture. Plastic, Iron, and steel are the main materials used in their production. The type of material that is used to make the dumbells plays a big role in determining how expensive they're going to be.

The cheapest material is plastic. It's plentiful and easy to form. Plastic dumbbells use sand as their base to give it its weight. Most plastic dumbbells  use sand or another type of filler to give the weight its heft. Cheap materials give cheap prices. 

That price increases when you use iron or steel.

Dumbbells made of iron and steel, have a relatively high price and can be costly in production. There are also many variations of dumbbells such as barbell, kettlebells, but these are all expensive since they use up energy and resources to produce.

Iron is the second-most expensive material to use in the production of dumbbels. Manufacturers need to source the iron or buy it from someone else. Since they’re mass-producing weights, they’ll need to buy the iron in bulk. Then they’ll need to shape it into the correct form to use as a weight.

The most expensive material for dumbbellsis steel. While steel lasts the longest, it has to go through more processing steps than iron or plastic.The added cost of production makes steel weights more expensive.

Shipping Cost

The main reason behind increased costs is shipping.

Shipping costs relate to weight. The heavier a package is, the more expensive it will be to ship. Dumbbels manufacturers charge a higher price to ensure they can cover shipping costs and still make a profit. 

Plastic dumbbels are the cheapest because they don't weigh that much. Even heavier plastic weights will be less expensive because the plastic material itself doesn't weigh a lot.

Iron and steel weights are more expensive because they are heavy. The material itself is heavy. That results in a high price.

The further you are from the origin of the dumbbell's manufacture, the more expensive it's going to be to buy. A lot of dumbbells come from China.

Long-Lasting

One factor that adds to its cost is the fact that they're durable. 

Dumbbells are a one-time purchase. Since most consumers only buy dumbbells once, companies need to price their products accordingly.

The reason that customers won't be buying more of their products is that their products don't wear out. Weights made out of iron and steel can last for decades, if not centuries. Because they can last for years, manufacturers have to place them at a certain price point to cover the lack of repeat buys.

You don't need to replace them unless you're moving up or down in weights. In that case, you only need to buy adjustable dumbbells once.

Hopefully, by now you know everything about Why Are Dumbbells So Expensive?

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Strong manufacturing capability – Dumbbells are produced in large quantities within a short time. Thus, you can buy in bulk and at lower costs. 

Lower product costs – Buying directly from a manufacturer is less expensive than buying from a trading company.